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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Rapid downward movement ... stimulation to all ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... flexion, or even no movement ... extending with all ... #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... complete paralysis of all ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... complete paralysis of all ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology